1
as in to depart
to leave a place often for another
told him to get off for home before it got dark
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as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
breakfast helps you get off to a good start in the morning
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Recent Examples of get off
The Philadelphia Eagles’ dynamic defensive back duo was broken up on Monday as NFL free agency got off to a hot start.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The fight occurred after the students got off the school bus in the Ashley Place subdivision.
—Eric Stirgus, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
While Hong Kong got off to a strong start this year for listings, war in the Middle East has cast doubts on the outlook for markets globally.
—Dave Sebastian, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Early tension with Flores Tagovailoa’s NFL career did not get off to a great start.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the train only runs once per day, so travelers who get off to explore will need to stay the night and book another ticket to continue their travels.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Memphis got off to a fast start building a 19-point lead against the Clippers, playing on the second night of a back-to-back.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
But just as his monologue was getting off the ground, Gosling was surprised by audience member sitting up front — a casually dressed and smiling Harry Styles.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 8 Mar. 2026
Martinelli, who finished with 23 points, missed a three on the final possession, and the Wildcats couldn’t get off another shot.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The fight occurred after the students got off the school bus in the Ashley Place subdivision.
—Eric Stirgus, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
While Hong Kong got off to a strong start this year for listings, war in the Middle East has cast doubts on the outlook for markets globally.
—Dave Sebastian, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Early tension with Flores Tagovailoa’s NFL career did not get off to a great start.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the train only runs once per day, so travelers who get off to explore will need to stay the night and book another ticket to continue their travels.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Memphis got off to a fast start building a 19-point lead against the Clippers, playing on the second night of a back-to-back.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
But just as his monologue was getting off the ground, Gosling was surprised by audience member sitting up front — a casually dressed and smiling Harry Styles.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 8 Mar. 2026
Martinelli, who finished with 23 points, missed a three on the final possession, and the Wildcats couldn’t get off another shot.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get off
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After resolving debt and avoiding Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the always press-averse Ellison departed Hollywood right before the COVID-19 pandemic and largely stayed away for a number of years.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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Passengers who leave Austin before April 1 and return afterward will depart from the South Terminal but arrive back at the main terminal.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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With two and a half weeks remaining before the Twins begin their season in Baltimore, there are still plenty of roster questions to be sorted out, particularly in the outfield.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2026
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The trade will not become official until the new league year begins on Wednesday.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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This led investigators to determine that Michael’s body was once buried in the backyard, but moved before the excavation.—
Alex Brizee
March 5,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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With this framework in place, the robots can move with human-like agility, run, jump, and climb over obstacles in urban or natural environments.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sign up here to receive an email right as the chat is about to start.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Peas, spinach, arugula, carrots, beets, kale, radishes, lettuce, and potatoes can be grown now and are easy to start from seed directly sown into the soil.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Feeling unwell and still adjusting to the weekly grind of the ATP Tour, the Irvine native exited in the first round and quickly scratched it from his mind.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Vela headlines a group of three new limited partners joining LAFC’s ownership group, with two existing investors exiting the club, according to multiple people familiar with the matter.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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On March 8, most of North America and Europe, along with some Caribbean and Central American Countries, will move their clocks one hour forward and commence Daylight Saving Time (DST).—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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The team’s 2026 model car wasn’t in its wind tunnel until mid-April last year, when other teams had commenced such testing in January 2025.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Vanderbilt got as close as 11 points in the final frame, but Ole Miss was able to hold off the Commodores’ comeback bid.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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New graduates who could readily relocate, get roommates, or move back in with mom and dad can get away with a smaller emergency fund.—
Christine Benz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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But of course, a Democratic lawmaker could still go rogue and force a Gonzales expulsion vote on their own.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Collin Sexton came of the bench to score 28 points for the Bulls (26-38), who have lost 16 of 19 after going 23-22 to start the season.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20off. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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